Chapter 23
He quickly picks me up and carries me to the car, hushes me as he straps me in and places my bag near my feet. I cuddled up inside myself on the seat, sniffling, wishing for the day to end. I watch as he circles his car in front of me before climbing into the driver's seat and driving away from the curb. He drives along the street, both of us silent... as quiet as I can be with my incessant sniffling and hiccuping. "What caused you to cry?" In the quiet vehicle, he eventually asks, his voice becoming louder and deadlier.
When I spoke, I shook my head, my voice cracking from sobbing. "Please, Gabriel, don't bring it up again." It's not like it's a huge issue." He groans and furiously runs his hand through his hair before nodding. Gabriel eventually pulls into the street where I live, and my attention settles on the numerous houses and businesses that we pass by. Because there wasn't much traffic tonight, we arrived home earlier than we would have otherwise.
I leap from the car, grab my belongings, and go up to my door, Gabriel's eyes drilling holes in behind my skull. Before coming inside and switching on the light, I ket the door open and cringe as the brightness stings my eyes.
I leave my luggage on the couch and go into the kitchen to get a glass of cold water to help me relax. Gabriel leaned against the door frame, his face set in stone, furious eyes carved upon his lips. Before attempting to flee to the living room, I try to avert his stare. But I know that wouldn't have happened because as I try to pass Gabriel, he takes my wrist and pulls me towards him, pushing me into the wall. "You have to tell me what exactly occurred, and you are going to have to tell me right now." He speaks in a threatening tone, his massive arms around me.
I shake my head, but he growls softly in warning, interrupting me. I can definitely see my own image in his black eyes when I stare into them. I can tell he's upset since he found me weeping just on the side of the road with no explanation for what had transpired.
I'd be annoyed as well, but right now, all I need to do is sleep and stop thinking about it. It's not a huge problem, however what Chris said wounded my feelings, and I'm upset after everyone warning me to avoid boys and all that's been happening on with Gabriel's apparent abnormality. It simply led me to get stressed and depressed. My phone rings before I would say anything. I pull it out, only to have my eyes widen as I see Chris crying out to me. Gabriel grabs it from me, despite my protests and attempts to reclaim it.
He took the call then put it on loudspeaker, holding it far from me, putting me at a disadvantage in terms of height. "Hello, Amanda," I said. I hope you get at your destination safely. Pay attention... I'm sorry if I offended you, but I didn't intend to imply that no man wants to be around you without a reason or even because they don't genuinely like you. That isn't the case at all. He comes to a halt, moaning heavily, and I hear Linda pushing him to continue. "I wouldn't want you to be around Gabriel Silva,". I didn't intend for that to come out the way it did, and I apologize. I truly am. Please pardon me."
A growl pierces the air, causing me to yell and turn up to discover Gabriel's eyes had changed color from dark green to obsidian. "La guerra estallará si la lastimas de nuevo. Lo juro, te mataré." he says just before he hangs up. (War will break out if you hurt her again. I swear, I'll murder you.)
He then scoops me up and brings me upstairs, despite my protests that he should put me down. He barks a threat at me, successfully silencing me. Before going away, he shoves me into the closet and mumbles something about changing. I hurriedly changed into my nightgown and tucked my hair at the back of my ear before rushing into the toilet, his dark eyes watching my every move. I wipe my hands and face after cleaning my teeth before going out and locking the door. It's an understatement to say I'm exhausted. The events of today have left me completely weary. I look up to find Gabriel standing just in front of the window he had leaped out of, a glint in his eye catching my attention. "Did you say anything to him?" I inquire gently, twirling the edge of my pajama top. "I merely informed him that if he ever abuses you again, he'll have to face me." He responds, his voice tinged with rage.
With a sigh, I approach him, taking his hand in mine and bringing him towards the bed. All I want for tonight is for him just to hug me. He removes his shoes and clothing, leaving him bare-chested and wearing only his black boxers, as if he realizes what I need him to do. When he leans closer, I take a deep breath and slide back on the bed. Like i'm his prey and then he's the predator, he glides forward with such ease. I shudder as he softly rubs his nose on my face, my arms on his powerful biceps.
I smiled up at him drowsily and let him lay on his back, pulling me partly onto his chest, the warmth from his body luring me in closer. I suppress a grin from coming across my lips as he grabs behind my thigh and slings my leg across his waist, not so quietly placing it above his evident bulge. I leaned up to peck his jaw with one arm across his waist before laying my head upon his chest. "I appreciate you for coming to pick me today." "Anything just for you, mi amor,". He speaks softly, his fingers sluggishly sliding up my arm. "Get some rest. I have no intention of leaving." (my love.)
It's been quiet for a long time, but I know he's awake because he keeps tracing my skin. Sleep, on the other hand, is tugging me, beckoning me to plunge into the black abyss that would whisk me away to the realm of dreams. I'm about to go asleep, teetering on the verge of falling asleep, when I hear him talk up again. "My star." When he draws me closer and presses a kiss on top of my head, I hum and smile. And with that, I slept.
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